Beginner Golf

So… you are wanting to learn how to play golf. The best way to do it for many is to start with beginner golf lessons. Find a local beginning golf clinics or classes in your local area near you. Not only will you learn the basics, but once the clinics or classes are over, you will have met some new friends to play the game!

Finding Beginner Golf Classes Or Clinics

It is usually less expensive to get golf swing tips from beginner golf clinics. The majority of facilities offer some form of beginning golf for seniors, beginning golf for ladies and beginning golf for kids so they are not difficult to find. In addition, many universities and colleges offer a golf class a continuing education offering.

Locating the best golf class and the best golf instructor that will not only make you feel very comfortable but keep the entire group engaged and having fun is important. Most people wanting to play golf do not realize that they not only can but should ask questions about golf clinic or class before registering. What should you ask?</P.

Here are 10 questions to ask a golf instructor to get you started with golf lessons…

How long have you been teaching golf?

Do you have any certifications?

How many lessons or clinics do you teach in a week?

What will the student/teacher ratio be?

Is there a proper dress code for the facility?

When are the classes and what time should I show up?

How much will the fees for the class be including range balls?

Do you accept various types of payment?

What is your cancellation/reschedule/rain policy?

If I do not have my own clubs, will they be provided?

You will have to trust me on this one… You WILL come up with other questions to ask. If the instructor is not willing to take the time to answer these quick questions… they may not be the best teacher for you.

Finding Private Golf Lessons For Beginners

If learning in a group is not for you, then you should look at taking private golf lessons. Again, finding an instructor should not be difficult as the majority of facilities have multiple golf instructors. The key is to find one that you like and are comfortable being around.

As we discussed earlier, the instructor that you are looking to hire should be willing to spend some time with you to answer the above questions. Since you will be one-on-one with the instructor, you may also want to ask them these following questions.

Have any players recently reached the goals that I am trying to attain?

How will we develop a plan specific to me and my game?

What is your golf swing philosophy?

You could be thinking “Why would I be asking an instructor the last question as a beginner?” It may seem like an odd one for you to ask but, it gives you the chance to hear the vocabulary used. More importantly, you will probably not understand or have questions about something that is said. This will give you the chance to ask questions and see how the instructor breaks the information down for you. Is it then easy for you to understand?

Finding Beginner Golf Clubs

Golf can be an expensive sport to start playing… especially if you are not sure that it is something that you like to do. Buying a beginning golf club set can cost as little or as much as you want to spend to get started. With that being said, I would suggest that you contact the facility where you will be taking your beginner golf instruction and ask if they will loan or rent you clubs for the class. Most beginners do not need an entire set to get started anyway.

When you do go to purchase your first clubs, many manufacturers will allow to purchase individual or single clubs. So for irons, this allows you to buy the 6 iron, 8 iron, pitching wedge and putter. You will want to discuss the exact makeup with your instructor. However you will be able to see the difference in each club that you hit and as you improve you can purchase the 9 iron, 7 iron, etc.

Learning Beginning Golf Rules

As you are beginning to play golf, many players are confused by the rules. There are a lot of them and they can be pretty complicated for many. The good news is that if you are just playing to have fun… then that is the one and only rule… HAVE FUN! Throw the rule book away. Maybe you tee off from the 100 or 150-yard marker instead of the forward tees or the set that someone else is playing. With this in mind, you will still need to monitor your pace of play and make sure that you are not slowing down others behind you.

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